The Pierson Township Board of Review will hold a July Board of Review meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Township Hall if there is business to conduct.

The Pierson Township Board of Review will hold a December Board of Review meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Township Hall if there is business to conduct.

Please contact the Assessor to verify if there will be a meeting for July or December.

The Pierson Township Board of Review will hold a March Board of Review Organizational meeting at the Township Hall on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2025 Assessment Roll. The Board of Review will also meet to hear assessment appeals and certain exemptions on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to Noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 13, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To set up an appointment, please call the Assessor, Jane Kolbe, at (616)636-8570 (Township Hall), (616)326-1590 (Cell), or email assessor@piersontwp.org . To appeal by letter, please fully complete Page 1 of Form 618 (L-4035) Petition to the Board of Review. This form can be printed partially pre-filled by someone from the office or can be found at the following link:

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf

Please include a phone number on the form where you can be reached during Board of Review hours in case the MBOR members have any questions. File the signed L-4035 form with any information you wish to use for your appeal. (Letter, appraisal, comparisons, etc.) Letter appeals must be received by the Board before adjournment at the following address:

Pierson Township, Attn: Board of Review, 21156 Cannonsville Rd, Pierson, MI 49339

Consider the following when reviewing the Notice of Assessment:

Uncapping: Was there a transfer of ownership in the prior year? If so, the taxable value will uncap the following year and equal the assessed value. The taxable value will then become capped and increase or decrease by the Interest Rate Multiplier (IRM) or 5% whichever is less in subsequent years. Taxable value formula: ((Prior Year Taxable Value - Losses) x IRM) + Additions = Current year taxable value.Construction or Demo: Was there any new construction or a demo on the property? Additons and losses are applied to both assessed and taxable values.PRE: Does the property owner have the Principal Residence Exemption on the property if they qualify?https://www.michigan.gov/documents/2368f_2605_7.pdfDisabled Veterans Exemption: Is the property owner a Disabled Veteran? (Values will still show on the Notice of Assessment. Exemptions are now granted by the Assessor and not the BOR. Please file by December 31.)Disabled Veterans Exemption Information (michigan.gov)Poverty Exemption: Does the property owner qualify based on the current year Resolution? (See attachment below)5737, Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption (michigan.gov)5739, Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason (michigan.gov)4988, Poverty Exemption Affidavit (Non-filer for Income Taxes) Poverty Exemptions need to be filed before adjournment of the MBOR but can also be filed at the July or December Board of Reviews.2025-01 Poverty ResolutionIf you believe you qualify for one of these exemptions, please contact the Assessor, Jane Kolbe, at 616-636-8570 or assessor@piersontwp.org .

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